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Simply Smart: Poetry Analysis
Simply Smart: Poetry Analysis
Do your students have a difficult time analyzing poetry? Try this Simply Smart approach to Poetry! This zip files contains: * 2-sided analyzi...
By Truthme
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Poetry Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

December Holiday Fun:  Math and Reading Activities
December Holiday Fun: Math and Reading Activities
This pack contains math, reading, and writing activities for K-1. Themes include elves, Rudolph, Santa, and winter....
By Kristen Walsky
$2.00
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Jack Hartmann Five Little Fish Music Book
Jack Hartmann Five Little Fish Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Five Little Fish. It is on his I've Got the Music in Me cd. The song book is great t...
By Kim Adsit
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

5 Little Snowman Book & Activities
5 Little Snowman Book & Activities
This is an original...written by me! It is illustrated with super cute graphics. Included within this document is the story, pocket chart strips t...
By Primary Perspective
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Love Bug Valentine's Day Sight Word Game
Love Bug Valentine's Day Sight Word Game
This Valentine's Day sight word game is perfect for giving your kiddos extra reading practice. Perfect for a literacy center or partner game! (...
By Krista Wallden
$1.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Boo! A Halloween CVCe Memory Match and Game
Boo! A Halloween CVCe Memory Match and Game
Halloween delight! 16 different trick or treat characters are ready for Halloween. 64 CVCe words are included in this fun pack. 1st Grade: Thi...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

1 Little 2 Little Polar Bears
1 Little 2 Little Polar Bears
This catchy little tune will be catching in your room. My students are always waiting to see what I come up with next. This book goes to the tune o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Presidents' Day Theme
Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Presidents' Day Theme
Included are several Presidents' Day themed sentences. This activity can be used as morning work or at a literacy station. Students read and trace ...
By Kinderkarla
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, President's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Year Long Creative Reading Logs Activity, Awards, Charts and More!
Year Long Creative Reading Logs Activity, Awards, Charts and More!
Year Long Creative Reading Logs Activity, Awards, Charts and More! Have you ever wanted to challenge your students to read more outside of schoo...
By Wise Guys
$27.00 $12.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Making Words Game Board
Making Words Game Board
This is a fabulous center that my kids love to play. It is based off of another game that our Lit Coach had showed me. The children make words usi...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Months

Magic Elf Sentence Scramble
Magic Elf Sentence Scramble
Unscrambling the Magic Elf sentences will help your students remember his purpose in the classroom, to teach them that Christmas is about so much m...
By Kerri B
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Cherry Blossom Cross-Curricular Unit
Cherry Blossom Cross-Curricular Unit
This marvelous 68 page cross-curricular unit aligns with Corkey Hay DeSimone's Cherry Blossom Friends and perfect for spring. This book is writte...
By Primary Graffiti
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Science, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Weeks

Text-to-Text, Text-to-Self, Text-to-World Connections and Printables
Text-to-Text, Text-to-Self, Text-to-World Connections and Printables
MEGA PACK Text-to-Text, Text-to-Self, Text-to-World Connections and Printable Pages and Projects for Primary Grades This zipped folder includes...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 2 Weeks

Polar Pair Poof! Antonyms
Polar Pair Poof! Antonyms
This is a fast-paced and exciting game that practices matching antonyms (or opposites). This game is perfect for a guided reading lesson or to put...
By Mary Lirette
$2.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Winter Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Under the Sea Literacy and Math Activities
Under the Sea Literacy and Math Activities
This is one of the most popular units with my students! Your class will have lots of fun learning about the ocean. Included you will find lots of...
By Alessia Albanese
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

All About Pandas
All About Pandas
This comprehensive unit is a great compliment to a zoo unit or used in correlation with Scott Foresman (K). Included in this 53 page pack is: Lite...
By Growing Kinders
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Science, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Snow Day Homework
Snow Day Homework
Use this sheet to make the most of missed class time during snow days. Students can complete an activity in between sledding and hot cocoa. You won...
By Erin Eberhart
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Other Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Back to School!  Lessons and Activities
Back to School! Lessons and Activities
*thumbnails are slightly distorted* This unit is a compellation of the many lessons, activities, and forms I have collected over the years to help...
By Allyson
$4.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Vocabulary Work for Literacy Centers: Activities for Any Word List
Vocabulary Work for Literacy Centers: Activities for Any Word List
Simplify your literacy centers with this collection of 12 independent activities and partner games that can be used with Word Wall words, spelling ...
By Linda Nelson
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Santa!!! CVCe Memory Match and Game
Santa!!! CVCe Memory Match and Game
Santa! 6 different adorable elves are searching for the SANTA!. 64 CVCe words are included in this fun pack. 1st Grade: This is intended as an ...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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St. Patricks Day Nonsense Word Fluency Game, Literacy Center
St. Patricks Day Nonsense Word Fluency Game, Literacy Center
Pot of Gold is a literacy center game to build nonsense word fluency and CVC fluency for students, Kindergarten - 2nd Grade. Students take turn pi...
By K. Kindergarten
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

ABC Order Christmas Activity
ABC Order Christmas Activity
This is a Christmas themed alphabetical order activity. It comes with 18 colorful christmas themed cards, which are to be cut out and put in a bag...
By Elementary Lesson Plans
$1.75
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Fall Math and Literacy Centers
Fall Math and Literacy Centers
This unit includes a total of 7 centers. There are 4 math and 3 literacy centers that can be used to supplement your Fall/scarecrow unit. For most ...
By Katie Mense
$8.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Math Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Christmas Plurals
Christmas Plurals
*Cover Sheet *8 Picture Card Sets (with words) *Recording Sheet One of the most difficult parts of learning to speak English is the correct p...
By Randi
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Autumn Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Tacky the Penguin Literature Unit
Tacky the Penguin Literature Unit
This unit emphasizes emergent reading skills including prediction, vocabulary development, story mapping, character comparisons, and recalli...
By P. Jane Jones
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Christmas Toys- The Best of All Time
Christmas Toys- The Best of All Time
The Best Christmas Toys of All Time Literacy Center Packet is a very engaging activity in which students get to rotate around the room reading abou...
By Literacysolutionlinks
$3.99
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"Hoppy" Valentine's Day--Syllables Game
Here's a great way to practice syllables with a Valentine theme. This game can be used for literacy centers/stations, partner games, or small group...
By Kathy Law
$2.50
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Subject: Reading, Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Leapfrog!  A Leap Year Freebie
Leapfrog! A Leap Year Freebie
This Leap Year freebie provides a simple way to explain the reason behind Leap Year/Leap Day for your PK-5th grade students. Please visit my blog ...
By Ashley Reed
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 40 Minutes

Valentine's with Mr. Hatch
Valentine's with Mr. Hatch
This download includes 8 pages which consist of reading activities you can complete while reading and studying the book: "Someone Loves You, Mr. Ha...
By Laura Davis
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

WRITE AROUND THE ROOM LITERACY CENTERS
WRITE AROUND THE ROOM LITERACY CENTERS
11 Super easy to use write around the room learning centers. This set includes 1 center for each month-September through May, plus zoo animals an...
By Cindy Park
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Hooray for the 100th Day of School!
Hooray for the 100th Day of School!
This 49 page unit includes everything you need to celebrate 100 Day! It includes songs, an original guided reading book, book suggestions, parent...
By Cecelia Magro I Love 1st Grade
$5.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Names in Motion Instructional Activities Packet
Names in Motion Instructional Activities Packet
This activity packet is developed to accompany Jack Hartmann’s popular song “Names in Motion” from the Language Play and Listening Fun cd. Ho...
By Kim Adsit
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Word Chunk Cards
Word Chunk Cards
These word chunk cards can be used in so many ways in your classroom! This product includes 96 chunk cards and a list of suggested ideas. Great f...
By Liz Crow
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Subject: Reading, Balanced Literacy, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Build - a - Snowman - A Winter rhyming sort
Build - a - Snowman - A Winter rhyming sort
This activity includes 34 snowmen for students to build by matching 34 different rhymes. There are long and short rhyming word families. Research...
By Mrs. Horvath's Kinder
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Using Features of Nonfiction Texts
Using Features of Nonfiction Texts
This activity can help your students review the following nonfiction text features: - title page - table of contents - index - glossary T...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones Literature Unit
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones Literature Unit
Cam Jansen is a junior detective created by author David Adler. Equipped with a photographic memory, she stars in a series of mysteries written fo...
By P. Jane Jones
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Farm sight word book
Farm sight word book
This darling farm mini book includes the high frequency word "said". Matching pocket chart pictures for literacy centers, a farm describing map and...
By Kimberly Jordano / Kinderbykim
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A to Z Letter Recognition Activities
A to Z Letter Recognition Activities
This activity download will assist your students with learning their letters in a fun and engaging way! The following contents are included in thi...
By Barbara Kilburn
$6.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Special Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Valentines: Silly Homophones & Flying Friends
Valentines: Silly Homophones & Flying Friends
Use these free printables for Valentine's Day fun in your classroom. This packet includes two sets. (Silly Homophones and Flying Friends) Each ...
By Erin Wing
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

5 Christmas Emergent Readers - Books, Worksheets and Games
5 Christmas Emergent Readers - Books, Worksheets and Games
Students developing the ability to read need an abundance of support on their journey to becoming literate. My First Xmas Readers will help you to ...
By From The Pond
$8.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Pattern Blocks Literacy Books Bundle (Literacy Center Activity)
Pattern Blocks Literacy Books Bundle (Literacy Center Activity)
Want to incorporate pattern blocks into a literacy center as an activity? Now you can! KindergartenWorks brings you a ready to print book for your...
By Kindergartenworks
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Geometry Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

All on the Map
All on the Map
This is an activity pack to accompany Lesson 6 for StoryTown for first grade. It includes all of the spelling and high frequency words to laminate ...
By Laura Scoma
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Spelling Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A

Fire Safety K-2 Math and Literacy Activities
Fire Safety K-2 Math and Literacy Activities
Math and Literacy to the Rescue! Your students will love learning and practicing math and literacy skills with this fun Fire themed packet. Grea...
By Perfectly Primary
$8.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Watch Out For Fox! Easter Roll, Say, Keep
Watch Out For Fox! Easter Roll, Say, Keep
Adorable chicks make this familiar game just perfect for your Easter themed literacy stations or word work. 77 high frequency words, color words...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: MLK Theme
Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: MLK Theme
Included are several MLK themed sentences. This activity can be used as morning work or at a literacy station. Students read and trace the sentence...
By Kinderkarla
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, Martin Luther King Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

ABC Centers Set 1 - Printable, Ready to Use! PreK-1 Literacy Centers
ABC Centers Set 1 - Printable, Ready to Use! PreK-1 Literacy Centers
This download includes 8 printable (64 pages), ready to use centers for your home or classroom. I have included a center descriptions and all blac...
By Busyteacherprintables.com
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Write The Room Literacy Center Unit
Write The Room Literacy Center Unit
This packet includes instructions and 22 pages of write the room activities. Students love this center and it will help with reading and writing. I...
By Kreative In Kinder
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Jack Hartmann Three Elephants Music Book
Jack Hartmann Three Elephants Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Three Elephants. It is on his Rhyming to Read CD. The song book is great to use as a ...
By Kim Adsit
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Build - a - Snowman - A Winter beginning sound sort
Build - a - Snowman - A Winter beginning sound sort
In this activity students will build 30 snowmen by matching the beginning sounds with the letters that make the sound. Students will practice isol...
By Mrs. Horvath's Kinder
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Free Alphabetical Order Unit Plan
Free Alphabetical Order Unit Plan
This is a fun filled unit plan containing five lessons for use at the K to Grade 1 level. Students will start off with free play and activities us...
By Nyla's Crafty Teaching
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Week